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Art Hounds: New work that highlights Yiddish poetry and Asian American voices

Art Hounds: New work that highlights Yiddish poetry and Asian American voices

A world premiere by composer Anat Spiegel sets Yiddish poetry to music; the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art celebrates its first student show in Duluth; and Theater Mu’s Un(Scene) short plays festival tackles violence against Asian Americans.
by Emily Bright and Aron Woldeslassie

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Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

The officers’ trial was expected in August, but Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back to March 2022 given the recently announced federal charges against the men. He said the defense teams also deserve space from publicity.
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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May 13 update on COVID-19: More than half of adults fully vaccinated

May 13 update on COVID-19: More than half of adults fully vaccinated

Thursday’s COVID-19 report shows Minnesota’s passed an important milestone in its fight against the pandemic: More than half the state’s 16-and-older residents have all their vaccine shots. The effort to get the rest vaccinated, however, is turning out to be a challenge.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota mask mandate ends Friday; Walz pleads for more vaccinations

Minnesota mask mandate ends Friday; Walz pleads for more vaccinations

Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota will end its statewide mask-wearing order Friday following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allowing people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to stop wearing masks.
by Brian Bakst and Peter Cox

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Minnesota geologists identify rare meteorite impact site in Dakota County

Minnesota geologists identify rare meteorite impact site in Dakota County

An area around Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is the site of an ancient meteorite crash, according to recent analysis by the Minnesota Geological Survey. “It’s really exciting and new,” geologist Julia Steenberg says.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Teens move to forefront of MN's COVID-19 vaccination effort

Teens move to forefront of MN's COVID-19 vaccination effort

Children ages 12 to 15 start to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday across Minnesota, after federal health advisers endorsed the Pfizer vaccine for younger children Wednesday afternoon. The question now is — how many will?
by Dan Kraker

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Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

The DFL-controlled Minnesota House is expected to pass an adult-use cannabis bill Thursday, but the measure faces strong opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate, which is unlikely to even consider the legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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